India, May 15 -- A 45-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by her neighbour at her home in Bharath Nagar, West Bengaluru, earlier this month.

According to a report by Times of India, the incident occurred when the woman was alone at her residence. While a medical examination ruled out rape, police confirmed there was an attempt to sexually assault her.

The woman reportedly sustained injuries on her chest, hips, and thighs, and was later treated at a private hospital. The matter came to light on May 8 when her son returned home from work and found his mother visibly shaken, the report added. Upon being asked, she revealed that a man named Jayaram, 50, who lives on the first floor of the same building with h...